Altace

Altace is a drug that is licensed to treat several conditions, including high blood pressure, heart failure after a heart attack, and problems caused by cardiovascular issues. Belonging to a class of medications known as ACE inhibitors, the medication causes blood vessels to relax, which lowers blood pressure. Altace has been proven to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death in high-risk patients over age 55.

How Does the Medication Work?

Altace is part of a class of drugs called ACE inhibitors; ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme, which is normally part of a reaction in the body that causes the blood vessels to narrow (constrict). By blocking this enzyme, Altace causes blood vessels to relax, which can lower blood pressure.

As a result, Altace also increases the efficiency of the heart. This means that the heart does not have to work as hard and more blood can be pumped out to the rest of the body. Both of these are helpful for a person with congestive heart failure.

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